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268) Where, as a general rule, is the core of the polar front jet 276) The temperature at FL 110 is -5°C. What will the
stream to be found? temperature be at FL 50 if the ICAO standard lapse rate
is applied ?
A In the warm air mass.
A +3°C
B In the cold air mass.
B 0°C
C Just above the warm-air tropopause.
C -3°C
D Just below the cold-air tropopause.
D +7°C
D 2
279) Refer to the following TAF for Zurich.
LSZH 061019 20018G30KT 9999 -RA SCT050 BKN080
TEMPO 23012KT 6000 -DZ BKN015 BKN030 BECMG 274) The QNH is equal to the QFE if
1518 23020G35KT 4000 RA OVC010=
The lowest cloud base forecast at ETA Zurich (1200
UTC) is: A the elevation = 0
D 1500 FT.
273) In the central part of the Atlantic Ocean between 10°N
and 20°N the prevailing winds are
278) (For this question use annex 050-2512A)
At which position could you encounter thunderstorms, A NE monsoon in winter and SW monsoon in summer
and what is the maximum height of the CB clouds?
B SE trade winds
A Position C, FL 200.
C SW winds throughout the whole year
B Position D, FL 290.
D NE trade winds
C Position B, FL 270.
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271) How would you characterise an air temperature of -15°C 266) In a warm front occlusion
at the 700 hPa level over western Europe?
257) (For this question use annex 050-2511A) 265) An isothermal layer is a layer of air in which the
At what flight level is the jet stream core that is situated temperature
over nothern Scandinavia ?
A decreases with height at a constant rate
A FL 330
B increases with height at a constant rate
B FL 360
C remains constant with height
C FL 300
D increases with height
D FL 280
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261) Which of the following conditions are most favourable 294) The Foehn wind is a
to the formation of mountain waves ?
A Unstable air at mountain top altitude and a wind at least 20 A cold fall wind
knots blowing across the mountain ridge.
B warm anabatic wind
B Either stable or unstable air at mountain top and a wind of at
least 30 knots blowing parallel to the mountain ridge. C cold anabatic wind
C Moist unstable air at mountain top and wind of less than 5 D warm fall wind
knots blowing across the mountain ridge.
B Ionosphere. A 20 m/sec
C Stratosphere. B 15 m/sec
D Atmosphere. C 25 m/sec
D 30 m/sec
307) (For this question use annex 050-2550A)
Flight Munich to London. What is the direction and
maximum speed of the jet stream affecting the route 304) The most dangerous form of airframe icing is
between Munich and London ?
270) In which of the following regions does polar maritime air 303) If Paris reports a wind of 19015KT on the METAR, what
originate ? wind velocity would you expect to encounter at a height
of 2000 feet above the ground ?
A Baltic Sea
A 25025KT
B Black Sea
B 22010KT
C East of Greenland
C 22030KT
D Region of British Isles
D 16020KT
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302) A trough of low pressure on a surface synoptic chart is 297) For an aircraft what are the meteorological dangers
an area of associated with a Harmattan wind?
301) What causes surface winds to flow across the isobars 281) From what type of cloud does drizzle fall ?
at an angle rather than parallel to the isobars ?
300) (For this question use annex 050-2549A) 295) The QNH at an airfield located 200 metres above sea
What is the speed of the front located over France ? level is 1022 hPa. The air temperature is not available.
What is the QFF?
A 30 kt
A It is not possible to give a definitive answer
B 15 kt
B More than 1022 hPa
C 25 kt
C 1022 hPa
D 10 kt
D Less than 1022 hPa
B flying inside convective clouds. A A high probability for icing in clouds. Severe icing in the
upper part due to accumulation of large droplets.
C flying inside stratiform clouds.
B Decreasing visibility due to snowfall below cloud base, but
only light icing in clouds.
D flying in supercooled drizzle.
C Reduced visibility and light icing in clouds
298) The temperature at FL 80 is +6°C. What will the D Turbulence due to a strong inversion, but no icing because
temperature be at FL 130 if the ICAO standard lapse rate clouds consist of ice crystals
is applied ?
B 8 km
C 8 NM
D 10 NM
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292) Clear ice is dangerous because it 287) The height of the lifting condensation level is
determined by
A is not translucent and forms at the leading edges A wind and dewpoint at the surface
B spreads out and contains many air particles B wet adiabatic lapse rate and dewpoint at the surface
D is translucent and only forms at the leading edges D temperature at surface and air pressure
291) Under which of the following conditions is the most 286) (For this question use annex 050-4368A)
severe CAT likely to be experienced ? Select from the map the average wind for the route
Frankfurt - Rome at FL 170.
A A westerly jet stream at low latitudes in the summer
A 050/40
B A straight jet stream near a low pressure area
B 030/35
C A curved jet stream near a deep trough
C 230/40
D A jet stream, with great spacing between the isotherms
D 200/50
C EKCH
B Moderate rain with large drops.
D ESSA
C Heavy rain with large drops.
D Hail.
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296) At what degree of icing should ICAO's "Change of 226) Which of the following processes within a layer of air
course and/or altitude desirable" recommendation be may lead to the building of CU and CB clouds?
followed?
A Frontal lifting within stable layers.
A Extreme
B Convection.
B Moderate
C Radiation.
C Light
D Subsidence.
D Severe
229) (For this question use annex 050-10791A) 224) How does freezing rain develop?
The arrows labelled "s" represent the mean tracks of
tropical revolving storms which occur mainly from
A Rain falls through a layer where temperatures are below 0°C
A December to April and are called cyclones
B Rain falls on cold ground and then freezes
B May to November and are called hurricanes
C Through melting of sleet grains
C December to April and are called typhoons
D Through melting of ice crystals
D May to November and are called cyclones
B Warm moist air at the windward side of a mountain A Take-off is not possible under these conditions.
C Maritime tropical air flowing over cold sea B Depart on runway 09 with a tailwind.
D Advection of very cold air over much warmer sea C Depart runway 27 with maximum throttle during the passage
through the inversion.
A exceeds the saturated adiabatic lapse rate. 222) Altostratus clouds are classified as
B is less than the saturated adiabatic lapse rate. A high level clouds
C is between the dry and saturated adiabatic lapse rate. B convective clouds
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221) Where, in central Europe, are the highest wind speeds to 216) The reason for the fact, that the Icelandic low is
be found ? normally deeper in winter than in summer is that
A Close to the ground A the temperature contrasts between arctic and equatorial
areas are much greater in winter.
B In the stratosphere
B the low pressure activity of the sea east of Canada is higher
in winter.
C Just below the tropopause
C the strong winds of the north Atlantic in winter are favourable
D At about 5500 metres altitude for the development of lows.
B a warning for special weather phenomena 214) With which type of cloud are tornadoes normally
associated ?
C a forecast for special weather phenomena
A Cumulus
C Nimbostratus
218) Which of the following phenomena should be described
as precipitation at the time they are observed? D Cumulonimbus
A SA
D DZ
B Polar continental air.
C 1105 FT.
D 1280 FT.
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211) What weather conditions are indications of the summer 219) The station pressure used in surface weather charts is
monsoon in India?
A Fog. A QNE
D Sandstorms. D QNH
210) Which constant pressure altitude chart is standard for a 243) During a flight over the sea at FL 100 from Marseille
38662 FT pressure level (FL 390) ? (QNH 1012 hPa) to Palma de Mallorca (QNH 1012 hPa),
the true altitude is constantly increasing. What action, if
A 500 hPa any, should be taken ?
B 700 hPa
A Compensate by heading further to the left
B None, the reason for the change is that the air around Palma
C 200 hPa
is warmer than the air around Marseille
D 300 hPa C Have your altimeter checked, because its readings are
obviously wrong
A ST
255) For a similar pressure gradient, the geostrophic wind
B SC speed will be
208) A wind speed of 350 kt within a jet stream core should D equivalent to gradient wind ± thermal component
be world-wide regarded as:
A a common occurence.
254) When are the rainy seasons in equatorial Africa?
B not unusual in polar regions.
A March to May and October to November.
C possible but a very rare phenomenon.
B December to February and July to October.
D not possible.
C March to May and August to October.
207) (For this question use annex 050-2503A) D April to July and December to February.
Over Paris at what height would you expect to find the
tropopause according to the map?
253) Which is true of the temperature at the tropopause?
A 33000 FT
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252) (For this question use annex 050-4381A) 247) Which of the following phenomena are formed when a
Which of the following statements is true? moist, stable layer of air is forced to rise against a
mountain range ?
A The front to the north of Frankfurt is moving north-east at
about 5 kt A Stratified clouds
B The jet stream above Italy has a maximum speed of 120 B Inversions
km/h
C Thunderclouds have formed over the Iberian peninsula C Showers and thunderstorms
extending to some 25000 meters
D Areas of severe turbulence
D There is no significant cloud above Rome
D Occlusion thunderstorms
C moderate
D light
249) How does temperature vary with increasing altitude in
the ICAO standard atmosphere below the tropopause?
A Increases 244) Select the true statement concerning isobars and wind
flow patterns around high- and low-pressure systems
that are shown on a surface weather chart.
B At first it increases and higher up it decreases
A Isobars connect contour lines of equal temperature.
C Remains constant
B When the isobars are far apart, crest of standing waves
D Decreases may be marked by stationary lenticular clouds.
B 160 metres 231) What type of front / occlusion usually moves the fastest?
C Warm front.
D Cold occlusion.
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242) During which seasons are hurricanes most likely to 238) Aircraft struck by lightning may sometimes get
appear in the northern hemisphere? considerable damage and at least temporarily the
manoeuvring of the aircraft will be made more difficult.
A All seasons. Which one of the following statements is correct?
B Summer and autumn. A Aircraft made by composite material may get severe
damage, the crew may be blinded and temporarily lose the
hearing.
C Winter.
B An aircraft made by metal has a certain capacity to attract a
D Winter and spring. lightning, but the lightning will follow the surface and
therefore no damage will be caused.
241) (For this question use annex 050-4386A) C An aircraft has in the atmosphere the same qualities as a
If you are flying from Zurich to Shannon at FL 340, "Faradays cage", which means that struck of lightning
where will your cruising altitude be? seldom occurs. But if it happens, the result will be an
occasional engine failure. The crew may get a shock.
A Constantly in the stratosphere
D Aircraft made by composite material can´t conduct a
lightning and will therefore very seldom be struck.
B Constantly in the troposhere
D FL 110
A water vapour content is greatest
C N coast
D NE coast
234) What is the name of the northerly, cold and strong wind,
that sometimes blows over a certain part of Europe?
A Typhoon.
B Mistral.
C Foehn.
D Bora.
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233) (For this question use annex 050-2433A) 381) (For this question use annex 050-4274A)
What weather conditions are expected at Paris airport Which one of the displayed cloud forms is
(LFPO) around 0550 UTC? representative of a cumulonimbus capillatus?
A part of the atmosphere below the tropopause C an increase of temperature with height
B part of the atmosphere above the stratosphere D an increase of pressure with height
B Cold occlusions. D Humid stable air mass, wind blowing towards the hills.
D Cold fronts.
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376) What characteristic is associated with a temperature 371) What are the meteorological prerequisites, at low level,
inversion ? for thunderstorms formed by lifting processes, over
land?
A Stability
A High air pressure (> 1013 hPa), high temperatures.
B Instability
B Low temperatures, low humidity.
C Clear ice
C Subsidence, inversion.
D Area of active storms
D High temperatures, high humidity.
374) Which weather phenomena are typical for the northern 369) Low level wind shear is likely to be greatest
side of the Alps with stormy winds from the south
(Foehn)?
A at the top of a marked surface-based inversion.
A Continuous precipitation, severe turbulence.
B at the condensation level when there is no night radiation.
B Decrease in temperature, moderate to severe icing.
C at the condensation level when there is strong surface
friction.
C Icing, huge mass of clouds.
D at the top of the friction layer.
D Good visibility, turbulence.
C the lowest temperature at which evaporation will occur for a D For severe squall lines a TAF is issued
given pressure
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366) When planning a flight at FL 60, which upper wind and 361) An aircraft is flying through the Alps on a warm
temperature chart would be nearest your flight level ? summer's day. The weather is fine, and there is a high
pressure system in the area. During the flight, a
A 300 hPa mountain is passed at an altitude of its summit. What
reading will the aneroid altimeter give, compared to the
B 850 hPa summit's elevation?
C 700 hPa
A A higher altitude than the elevation of the summit
D 500 hPa
B The same altitude as the elevation of the summit
365) An observer on the northern hemisphere is under D A lower altitude than the elevation of the summit
influence of the wind system of a depression, which is
moving from West to East. The centre of the depression
passes to the South of the observer. For this observer
the wind direction is 306) Which of the following is true of a land breeze?
A continuously veering
A It blows only at noon
B initially backing, then veering
B It blows from land to water
C initially veering, then backing
C It blows from water to land
D continuously backing
D It blows by day
C A tendency for fog and low ST. C clouds but not in fog
363) A high pressure area (shallow pressure gradient) covers 396) How would you characterise an air temperature of -55°C
an area of the Mediterranean Sea and its nearby airport. at the 200 hPa level over western Europe?
What surface wind direction is likely at the airport on a
sunny afternoon? A Within +/-5°C of ISA
A Variable.
B High
B Parallel to the coastline.
C Low
C Sea to land.
D Very high
D Land to sea.
D Position A
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407) The initial phase of a thunderstorm is characterized by 402) (For this question use annex 050-2523A)
What is the average wind at FL 160 between Zurich and
Rome ?
A continuous updraughts
A 350/40
B continuous downdraughts
B 020/50
C frequent lightning
C 050/40
D rain starting at surface
D 200/45
B CI
A FL 250
B FL 280
C SC
D AS C FL 310
D FL 350
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397) Which of the following phenomena should be described 392) What is the relationship, if any, between QFE and QNH at
as precipitation at the time they are observed? an airport situated 50 FT below sea level?
384) In which environment is aircraft structural ice most 391) If atmospheric conditions exist such that the
likely to have the highest rate of accretion ? temperature deviation is ISA +10°C in the lower
troposphere up to 18000 FT, what is the actual layer
A Stratus clouds. thickness between FL 60 and FL 120 ?
D 5900 FT.
395) (For this question use annex 050-10726A)
Assuming a generalised zonal system of world wind
circulation, the NE trade winds are applicable to zone 390) A strong, dry and warm katabatic wind, produced by
prior enforced ascent of air over hills or mountains is
A v known as a
B w A Bora
C u B Foehn
D t C Harmattan
D Mistral
394) In which of the following situations can freezing rain be
encountered ?
389) Which of the following types of clouds are evidence of
A Ahead of a warm front in the winter unstable air conditions?
D ST, CS.
393) Why do tropical revolving storms tend to develop
mostly in the western parts of the tropical oceans?
388) Which of the following is true concerning atmospheric
A Because there is a maximal temperature difference between pressure ?
land mass and sea
A It always decreases with height at a rate of 1 hPa per 8m
B Because the gulf formation of the coastlines triggers a
strong rotary circulation B It decreases with height
D Because they are areas in which there is a strong D It is higher at night than during the day
progressive windshear with increase of height
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387) What is a trend forecast? 331) Which of the following weather reports is a warning of
conditions that could be potentially hazardous to
aircraft in flight ?
A An aerodrome forecast valid for 9 hours
A SIGMET.
B A route forecast valid for 24 hours
B ATIS.
C A routine report
C SPECI.
D A landing forecast appended to METAR/SPECI, valid for 2
hours D TAF.
A Scirocco
329) (For this question use annex 050-2513A)
B Harmattan At what approximate flight level is the tropopause over
Frankfurt?
C Bora
A FL 330
D Chinook
B FL 300
C FL 350
398) Under what condition does pressure altitude have the
same value as density altitude ? D FL 240
B When the altimeter has no position error. 328) What name is given to the low level wind system
between the subtropical high pressure belt and the
equatorial trough of low pressure (ITCZ) ?
C When the altimeter setting is 1013,2 hPa.
A Monsoon.
D At standard temperature.
B Trade winds.
B friction
327) Which of the following weather conditions favour the
formation of radiation fog?
C horizontal temperature gradients
A Light wind, extensive cloud, dry air.
D slope of pressure surfaces
B Light wind, extensive cloud, moist air.
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326) Advection is : 360) The jetstream and associated clear air turbulence can
sometimes be visually identified in flight by
325) The sea breeze is a wind from the sea 320) Considering the North Atlantic region between 30°N and
65°N and the adjacent land areas during mid-summer,
A occurring only in mid-latitudes and in daytime the predominant pressure systems are
C Calm. C HZ
D Northerly, 10 kt. D SN
323) With which of the following types of cloud is "+RA" 318) In temperate latitudes what weather conditions may be
precipitation most commonly associated? expected over land during the summer in the centre of a
stationary high pressure zone ?
A SC
A NS.
B ST
B Calm winds, haze.
C NS
C TS, SH.
D AC
D CB, TS.
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316) What is the minimum speed for a wind to be classified 311) The region of the globe where the greatest number of
as a jet stream? tropical revolving storms occur is
A 100 kt. A the northern Indian ocean, affecting India, Sri Lanka and
Bangladesh.
B 60 kt.
B the north-west Pacific, affecting Japan, Formosa, Korea and
the Chinese coastline.
C 50 kt.
C the carribean sea, affecting the West Indies, Mexico and the
D 70 kt. south-east coastline of the USA.
314) Which of the following statements is true concerning 309) How do air masses move at a warm front ?
advection fog?
A It forms when unstable air is cooled adiabatically A Cold air overrides a warm air mass
B It forms slowly and disappears rapidly B Cold air undercuts a warm air mass
C It can be formed suddenly by day or night C Warm air undercuts a cold air mass
D It forms at night or the early morning D Warm air overrides a cold air mass
313) Which of the following conditions gives the highest 321) At FL 180, the air temperature is -35°C.The air density at
value of the QNH? this level is:
A QFE = 995 hPa, elevation = 1200 FT (366m) A Equal to the density of the ISA atmosphere at FL 180.
B QFE = 995 hPa, elevation = 1600 FT (488m) B Unable to be determined without knowing the QNH.
C QFE = 1000 hPa, elevation = 1200 FT (366m) C Greater than the density of the ISA atmosphere at FL 180.
D QFE = 1003 hPa, elevation = 1200 FT (366m) D Less than the density of the ISA atmosphere at FL 180.
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345) In Zurich during a summer day the following weather 354) During the late afternoon an air temperature of +12°C
observations were taken: and a dew point of +5°C were measured. What
160450Z 23015KT 3000 +RA SCT008 SCT020 OVC030 temperature change must occur during the night in
13/12 Q1010 NOSIG = order to induce saturation?
160650Z 25008KT 6000 SCT040 BKN090 18/14 Q1010
RERA NOSIG = A It must decrease to +7°C.
160850Z 25006KT 8000 SCT040 SCT100 19/15 Q1009
NOSIG = B It must decrease to +5°C.
161050Z 24008KT 9999 SCT040 SCT100 21/15 Q1008
NOSIG =
161250Z 23012KT CAVOK 23/16 Q1005 NOSIG = C It must decrease by 5°C.
161450Z 23016KT 9999 SCT040 BKN090 24/17 Q1003
BECMG 25020G40KT TS = D It must decrease to +6°C.
161650Z 24018G35KT 3000 +TSRA SCT006 BKN015CB
18/16 Q1002 NOSIG =
161850Z 28012KT 9999 SCT030 SCT100 13/11 Q1005 353) Refer to the following TAF extract:
NOSIG = BECMG 1821 2000 BKN004 PROB30 BECMG 2124 0500
What do you conclude based on these observations? FG VV001
What visibility is forecast for 2400 UTC?
A A cold front passed the station early in the morning and a
warm front during late afternoon A 500 m.
B A trough line passed the station early in the morning and a
warm front during late afternoon B 2000 m.
C Storm clouds due to warm air came close to and grazed the C Between 500 m and 2000 m.
station
D Between 0 m and 1000 m.
D A warm front passed the station early in the morning and a
cold front during late afternoon
356) At what time of day, or night, is radiation fog most likely A Friction force, pressure gradient force, Coriolis force.
to occur?
B Pressure gradient force, Coriolis force, centrifugal force.
A Shortly after midnight.
C Pressure gradient force, centrifugal force, friction force.
B Shortly after sunrise.
D Pressure gradient force, Coriolis force.
C At sunset.
D Late evening.
350) An inversion is a layer of air in which the temperature
355) (For this question use annex 050-2065A) A remains constant with height
What is the classification of the airmass affecting
position "Q" at 0600 UTC? B increases with height more than 1°C/100m
C Tropical continental.
D Tropical maritime.
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349) Refer to the following TAF extract; 344) Which of the following cloud is classified as low level
BECMG 1821 2000 BKN004 PROB30 BECMG 2124 0500 cloud ?
FG VV001
What does the abbreviation "PROB30" mean? A CS
B Probability of 30%. C CC
A Greenland, Iberian peninsula B The competent aviation weather office will issue a SPECI
B Azores, Siberia C The competent aviation weather office will issue a storm
warning
C Siberia, Iceland, Canaries
D The competent aviation weather office will issue a SIGMET
D NE Canada, Iceland
B LOWW
346) Which statement is true for a conditionally unstable B The surface wind is veered compared to the wind at 3000
layer? feet and is usually weaker.
A The environmental lapse rate is less than 0.65°C/100m C The wind at 3000 feet is parallel to the isohypses and the
surface wind direction is across the isobars toward the low
pressure and the surface wind is weaker.
B The layer is unstable for unsaturated air
D They have the same direction, but the surface wind is
C The wet adiabatic lapse rate is 0.65°C/100m weaker, caused by friction
A subsidence in a large part of the troposphere B more than 1°C per 100m
B instability in the middle troposphere C between 1°C per 100m and 0.65°C per 100m
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339) If in a 100 m thick layer the temperature at the bottom of 204) (For this question use annex 050-4374A)
the layer is 10°C and at the top of the layer is 8°C then Select from the map the average wind for the route
this layer is Zurich - Hamburg at FL 240.
B neutral B 200/15
338) Freezing fog exists if fog droplets 347) Which of the following types of cloud can extend over
the low, medium and high cloud levels ?
A are supercooled A CB
B are frozen B AC
337) Refer to the TAF for Amsterdam airport. 63) How does moderate turbulence affect an aircraft?
FCNL31 281500
EHAM 281601 14010KT 6000 -RA SCT025 BECMG 1618
12015G25KT SCT008 BKN013 TEMPO 1823 3000 RA A Large, abrupt changes in altitude or attitude occur but the
BKN005 OVC010 BECMG 2301 25020KT 8000 NSW aircraft may only be out of control momentarily.
BKN020 =
Flight from Bordeaux to Amsterdam, ETA 2100 UTC. At B Continued flight in this environment will result in structural
ETA Amsterdam what surface wind is forecast ? damage.
A 120° / 15 kt gusts 25 kt C Changes in altitude or attitude occur but the aircraft remains
in positive control at all times.
B 140° / 10 kt
D Rapid and somewhat rhythmic bumpiness is experienced
without appreciable changes in altitude or attitude.
C 300° / 15 kt maximum wind 25 kt
D 250° / 20 kt
75) In which month does the humid monsoon in India start?
A FL 180 C In March.
B FL 300 D In June.
C FL 390
74) Clouds, classified as being low level are considered to
D FL 100 have bases from
A 500 to 1000 FT
335) Which of the following clouds may extend into more
than one layer? B 100 to 200 FT
C Cirrus.
D Nimbostratus.
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73) The stable layer at some height in the low troposphere 68) A wind sounding in the region of a polar front jet stream
of an older high pressure area in the mid-latitudes is gives the following windprofile (Northern hemisphere).
called 900hPa 220/20kt
800hPa 220/25kt
A radiation inversion 700hPa 230/35kt
500hPa 260/60kt
B trade wind inversion 400hPa 280/85kt
300hPa 300/100kt
250hPa 310/120kt
C subsidence inversion
200hPa 310/80kt
Which system is the jet stream associated with?
D friction inversion
A With a cold front.
72) Which of the following is true concerning an aircraft that B With a ITCZ.
is flying at FL180 in the northern hemisphere, where
wind is geostrophic and the true altitude remains C With an easterly wave.
constant ?
D With a warm front.
A There is a cross wind from the left
A Pampero
66) When a given mass of air descends, what effect will it
B Khamsin have on relative humidity?
C Harmattan A It increases.
B behind is colder than the cold air in front, with the warm air
being at a high altitude.
C behind is less cold than the cold air in front, with the warm
air at a high altitude.
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64) The morning following a clear, calm night when the 60) Compare the following TAF and VOLMET reports for
temperature has dropped to the dewpoint, is likely to Nice:
produce TAF 240716 VRB02KT CAVOK =
0920Z 13012KT 8000 SCT040CB BKN100 20/18 Q1015
A a cold front TEMPO TS =
What can be concluded from the differences between
B advection fog the two reports ?
78) The main factor which contributes to the formation of C That the weather in Nice after 0920 is also likely to be as
very low clouds ahead of a warm front is the predicted in the TAF
C reduction of outgoing radiation due to clouds 59) During periods of prolonged clear skies associated with
anticyclonic conditions, the
D warm air moving over a cold surface
A surface wind speed tends to be highest at night
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56) An aircraft is flying over the sea at FL 90; the true 65) (For this question use annex 050-2055A)
altitude is 9100 feet; local QNH is unknown. What The cold front is indicated with a number at position:
assumption, if any, can be made about the air mass in
which the aircraft is flying ? A 2
D Zurich - Copenhagen
101) What units are used to report vertical wind shear?
54) An aircraft is flying at FL 80. The local QNH is 1000 hPa. A kt.
After the second altimeter has been adjusted to the local
QNH, the reading will be approximately
B m/100 FT.
A 8350 FT.
C m/sec.
B 8000 FT.
D kt/100 FT.
C 7650 FT.
D 8600 FT. 100) What type of air movement is associated with the centre
line of a trough?
D The flights during the summer encountered, by chance, very B change significantly in speed and direction
unusual, favourable conditions.
C change in speed but not in direction
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98) When the subscale is set to the QNH of an airfield the 93) On a particular day part of a polar front jet stream runs
pressure altimeter indicates from north to south in the northern hemisphere. This
means that
A elevation while landing only if conditions are as in the
International Standard Atmosphere A below the core of the jet the horizontal temperature gradient
runs from north to south
B zero while landing only if conditions are as in the
International Standard Atmosphere B above the core of the jet the horizontal temperature gradient
runs from north to south
C elevation while landing
C the polar air is below and to the east of the core of the jet
D zero while landing
D the polar air is on the eastern side and above the core of the
jet
97) On a clear summer day, turbulence caused by solar
heating is most pronounced
92) A parcel of unsaturated air is lifted to just below the
A during early morning hours before sunrise condensation level and then returned to its original
level. What is the final temperature of the parcel of air?
B about midmorning
A It depends upon the QFE.
A stratiform clouds with little or no turbulence 76) When is the RVR reported at most airports?
B convective clouds with little or no turbulence A When the RVR decreases below 800 m.
C stratiform clouds with severe turbulence B When the RVR decreases below 2000 m.
D convective clouds with moderate turbulence C When the meteorological visibility decreases below 1500 m.
B 1 to 4 oktas
C The zone where the west winds meet the subtropical high
pressure belt.
C 5 to 7 oktas
D The zone where the trade winds of the northern hemisphere
meet those of the southern hemisphere. D 3 to 5 oktas
94) A microburst 77) What is the name of the hot, local wind, that blows
downwards from mountain chains? In the Alps, for
instance, it may exist both as a southerly or northerly
A occurs only in tropical areas
wind depending on the weather situation.
D Foehn.
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88) Which is true of a typical non frontal thermal 83) In which zone of a jet stream is the strongest CAT to be
depression? expected ?
A It forms over land in summer A The warm air side of the core.
B It forms over the ocean in summer B Exactly in the centre of the core.
C It forms over the ocean in winter C About 12000 FT above the core.
D It forms over land in winter D The cold air side of the core.
87) When in the upper part of a layer warm air is advected 82) A squall line usually is most likely to be encountered
the
C wind will back with increasing height in the northern C behind of a stationary front
hemisphere
D ahead of a cold front
D wind speed will always decrease with increasing height in
the northern hemisphere
81) At what degree of icing can ICAO's "No change of
course and altitude necessary" recommendation be
86) With what type of cloud is "DZ" precipitation most followed?
commonly associated?
A Moderate
A CU
B Severe
B ST
C Extreme
C CB
D Light
D CC
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51) The temperature at FL 160 is -22°C. What will the 22) Which of the following statements is an interpretation of
temperature be at FL 90 if the ICAO standard lapse rate the SIGMET ?
is applied ? SIGMET VALID 121420/121820 embd ts obs and fcst in w
part of athinai fir / mov e / intst nc =
A +4°C
A Athens Airport is closed due to thunderstorms. The
B -8°C thunderstorm zone should be east of Athens by 1820 UTC
B It indicates a strong temperature lapse rate 20) Refer to the following TAF for Zurich.
LSZH 261019 20018G30KT 9999 -RA SCT050 BKN080
TEMPO 23012KT 6000 -DZ BKN015 BKN030 BECMG
C It is, by definition, a temperature inversion
1518 23020G35KT 4000 RA OVC010=
The lowest visibility forecast at ETA Zurich 1430 UTC is:
D It separates the troposphere from the stratosphere
A 6 km.
C Increase of speed.
19) Refer to TAF below.
EGBB 261812 28015G25KT 9999 SCT025 TEMPO 1822
D Decrease of speed. 29018G35KT 5000 SHRASN BKN010CB PROB30 TEMPO
1821 1500 TSGR BKN008CB BECMG 2124 26010KT
From the TAF above you can assume that visibility at
When isobars, for an area in the mid-latitudes on a 2055Z in Birmingham (EGBB) will be :
23)
weather map, are close together, the wind is most likely
to be A more than 10 km
A changing direction rapidly B not less than 1,5 km but could be in excess of 10 km.
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18) A cumulonimbus cloud at moderate latitudes in summer 13) (For this question use annex 050-10725A)
contains Assuming a generalised zonal system of world climatic
and wind circulation, zone "y" is an area of
A only ice crystals
A NE trade winds
B a combination of ice crystals and water droplets
B SE trade winds
C a combination of ice crystals, water droplets and
supercooled water droplets C subtropical high pressure systems
17) Which wind systems converge on the ITCZ, when it lies 27) Fair weather cumulus often is an indication of
at the equator?
B SE trade winds and NE trade winds B turbulence at and below the cloud level
D SW monsoon and NW trade winds D smooth flying conditions below the cloud level
16) What is the main energy source of a tropical revolving 11) The pressure altitude is equal to the true altitude if
storm?
B The equatorial jet stream. B the air pressure is 1013.25 hPa at the surface
C Latent heat released from condensing water vapour. C the indicated altitude is equal to the pressure altitude
A SW monsoonal wind causing extensive areas of advection B vertical variation in the vertical wind
fog along the West African coast south of 15°N.
C horizontal variation in the horizontal wind
B warm southerly dust-bearing wind affecting the coast of
North Africa. D horizontal variation in the vertical wind
D NE wind affecting north-west Africa during November to 9) What does the abbreviation "nosig" mean?
April reducing visibility in rising dust.
A Not signed by the meteorologist
53) The isobars drawn on a surface weather chart represent B No significant changes
lines of equal pressure
A at flight level
C No report received
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8) Two aircraft, one with a sharp wing profile (S), and the 3) An aircraft is flying through the polar front jet stream
other with a thick profile (T), are flying through the same from south to north, beneath the core. How would the
cloud with same true airspeed. The cloud consists of OAT change, in the northern hemisphere, during this
small supercooled droplets. Which of the following portion of the flight?
statements is most correct concerning ice accretion ?
A It remains constant.
A Aircraft T experiences more icing than S.
B It decreases.
B Aircraft S and T experience the same amount of icing
C It increases.
C Neither of the aircraft accumulate ice due to the small size of
droplets. D It first increases, then decreases.
B The varied elevations of the tropopause in the polar front C 10 000 FT.
region
D 500 FT.
C Strong winds in the upper atmosphere
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49) Visibility is reduced by haze when 44) What is the meaning of the abbreviation "SCT" ?
48) A vertical temperature profile indicates the possibility of 43) Relative humidity depends on
severe icing when the temperature profile
A intersects the 0°C isotherm twice A moisture content of the air only
B coincides with a dry adiabatic lapse rate B temperature of the air only
C indicates temperatures below -40°C C moisture content and temperature of the air
D indicates temperatures above 3°C D moisture content and pressure of the air
47) (For this question use annex 050-4319A) 42) During the climb after take-off, the altimeter setting is
Of the four radio soundings, select the one that adjusted at the transition altitude. If the local QNH is
indicates low stratus: 1023 hPa, what will happen to the altimeter reading
during the resetting procedure ?
A 4
A It is not possible to give a definitive answer
B 3
B It will decrease
C 1
C It will increase
D 2
D It will remain the same
46) Friction between the air and the ground results in the
northern hemisphere in: 41) Subsidence is :
A backing of the wind and decrease of wind speed at the A vertically upwards motion of air
surface.
45) 8/8 stratus base 200 FT/AGL is observed at sunrise at an A conditionally unstable
aerodrome in the north of France; the QNH is 1028 hPa
and there is a variable wind of 3 kt. B neutral
What change in these clouds is likely at 12:00 UTC in
summer and winter?
C absolutely stable
A Winter: SCT base 3000 FT/AGL; summer OVC base 500
FT/AGL. D absolutely unstable
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39) (For this question use annex 050-2506A) 34) In the weather briefing room during the pre-flight phase
What is the approximate height of the tropopause of a passenger flight from Zurich to Rome, you examine
between Munich and Helsinki? the following weather reports of pressing importance at
the time:
A FL 390 EINN SHANNON 2808 sigmet 2 valid 0800/1100 loc sev
turb fcst einn fir blw fl 050 south of 53n wkn =
B FL 340 LIMM MILANO 2809 sigmet 2 valid 0900/1500 mod sev
cat btn fl 250 and fl 430 fcst limm fir stnr nc =
EGLL LONDON 2808 sigmet nr01 valid 0800/1200 for
C FL 280
london fir isol cb embd in lyr cloud fcst tops fl 300 btn
52n and 54n east of 002e sev ice sev turb ts also fcst
D FL 300 mov e wkn =
Which decision is correct?
26) With what type of clouds are showers most likely A Because of the expected turbulence you select a flight level
associated? below FL 250.
D Stratus. D You cancel the flight since the expected dangerous weather
conditions along the route would demand too much of the
passengers.
A In the direction of the warm sector isobars. 32) What will be the effect on the reading of an altimeter of
an aircraft parked on the ground shortly before an active
B In the direction of the isobars ahead of the warm front. cold front passes?
D In the direction of the isobars behind the cold front. B It will remain unchanged.
C It will be decreasing.
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30) Which weather chart gives information about icing and 40) Refer to the TAF for Bordeaux airport.
the height of the freezing level ? FCFR31 281400
LFBD 1524 26015KT 9999 SHRA BKN020 TEMPO 1620
A 700 hPa chart 26020G30KT 8000 +SHRA BKN015CB PROB30 TSRA =
Flight Lisbon to Bordeaux, ETA 1800 UTC. What type of
B Surface chart precipitation is forecast on the approach to Bordeaux ?
C FL 140
178) In METAR messages, the pressure group represents the
D FL 260
A QFE rounded to the nearest hPa.
104) Which degree of aircraft turbulence is determined by the B QNH rounded up to the nearest hPa.
following ICAO description?
"There may be moderate changes in aircraft attitude C QFE rounded down to the nearest hPa.
and/or altitude but the aircraft remains in positive
control at all times. Usually, small variations in air D QNH rounded down to the nearest hPa.
speed. Changes in accelerometer readings of 0.5 to 1.0 g
at the aircraft's center of gravity. Occupants feel strain
against seat belts. Loose objects move about. Food
service and walking are difficult." 177) (For this question use annex 050-4369A)
Assuming a normal vertical temperature gradient, at
A Severe. what altitude will the freezing level above Tunis be
found?
B Violent.
A FL 20
C Moderate.
B FL 180
D Light.
C FL 260
D FL 100
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176) Which thunderstorms move forward the fastest? 171) A zone of strong convection currents is encountered
during a flight. In spite of moderate gust you decide to
continue the flight. What are your precautionary
A Thunderstorms formed by lifting processes. measures?
B Thermal thunderstorms. A Increase the speed / try to climb above the zone of
convective currents if aircraft performance parameters allow.
C Orographic thunderstorms.
B Decrease the speed / try to descend below the zone of
D Frontal thunderstorms. convective currents.
C Mixed ice.
174) What does the term SIGMET signify?
D Frost.
B EINN
173) When water evaporates into unsaturated air
C ESSA
B heat is released
D relative humidity is decreased A Small water droplets, instability, turbulence, extensive areas
of rain and rime ice.
B With gusts of at least 35 knots D Large water droplets, stability, no turbulence, showers and
mainly rime ice.
C When gusts are at least 10 knots above the mean wind
speed
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167) Advection fog can be formed when 162) Assume that an aircraft is flying in the northern
hemisphere at the 500 hPa pressure surface on a
heading of 270 degrees. Which of the following
A warm moist air flows over a warmer surface statements is correct?
B cold moist air flows over warmer water A If in this pressure surface the wind comes from the direction
270 degrees, then true altitude is increasing
C warm moist air flows over a colder surface
B If in this pressure surface the wind comes from the direction
D cold moist air flows over a warmer surface 090 degrees, then true altitude is increasing
B Altostratus and stratus 161) If the QNH at Locarno (200 metres above sea level) is
1015 hPa, what is the approximate QFE?
C Nimbostratus (Assume 1hPa = 8m)
B 990 hPa
165) The geostrophic wind is less than the gradient wind
around an anticyclone because the C 995 hPa
A SW monsoon in July and a NE monsoon in January C one of the two QNH values may be incorrect.
B SW monsoon in July and a SE monsoon in January D the air at Marseille is warmer than that at Palma de Mallorca.
C moving the parcel to an area with lower pressure and equal D At MSL temperature is 15°C and pressure is 1013.25hPa
temperature
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158) Which of the following statements describes a 410) An aircraft is flying from south to north, above the polar
microburst ? front jet stream, at FL 400 in the southern hemisphere.
What change, if any, in temperature will be experienced ?
A A high speed downdraft of air with a higher temperature than
its surroundings A It stays the same.
B An extremely strong wind gust associated with a tropical B It falls and then rises.
revolving storm
B SE trade winds B C
D NE trade winds D D
192) (For this question use annex 050-2510A) 200) (For this question use annex 050-2421A)
In what height range and at what intensity could you Which of the following symbols represents a squall line?
encounter turbulence in CAT area n°2?
A Symbol b)
A From FL 250 to FL 320, moderate
B Symbol c)
B From FL 220 to FL 400, moderate
C Symbol d)
C From FL 240 to FL 370, light
D Symbol a)
D From below FL 130 to FL 270, light
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199) If the QFE at Locarno (200 metres above sea level) is 179) The intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) particularly
1000 hPa, what is the approximate QNH? affects
A 1035 hPa A the Atlantic ocean, between latitudes 10°N and 30°N,
depending on the time of year.
B 1025 hPa
B western Africa, where it is situated between the 10°N and
30°N parallels, depending on the time of the year.
C 985 hPa
C western Africa between 10° and 20°N and the northern
D 990 hPa coasts of the Arabian sea in July.
B Unstable conditions and low atmospheric pressure 180) During which months is the Hurricane season in the
Caribbean?
C Unstable conditions and high moisture content
A April until July.
D Stable conditions and high moisture content
B July until November.
A 560 FT.
B The sea is warmed by strong radiation from the sun D -10 FT.
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189) The transition from SW to NE monsoon in India occurs in 184) (For this question use annex 050-4314A)
Continuous freezing rain is observed at an airfield.
Which of the four diagrams is most likely to reflect
A July, August, September temperatures above the airfield concerned?
D Diagram c)
188) In which weather report would you expect to find
information about icing conditions on the runway?
183) What weather is prevalent in the zone of easterly waves?
A GAFOR
D Clear skies.
187) Below a low level inversion visibility is often
186) Geostrophic wind is the wind when isobars are D Easterly wind
D straight lines and no friction is involved. B The report is nonsense, because it is impossible to observe
a meteorological visibility of 5 km if shallow fog is reported.
D They intensify rapidly after landfall A Air temperature higher than standard
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115) In which of these cloud types can icing be virtually ruled 123) Hoar frost forms on an aircraft as a result of
out?
155) What is the most likely temperature at the tropical 122) What values are used for the forecasted wind at higher
tropopause? levels?
A -55°C. A Direction relative to magnetic north and speed in kmh
C -25°C.
C Direction relative to true north and speed in knots
126) In which of the following circumstances is a SIGMET 121) If Paris reports a wind of 30012KT on the METAR, what
issued ? wind velocity would you expect to encounter at a height
of 2000 feet above the ground ?
A Marked mountain waves.
A 27020KT
B Fog or a thunderstorm at an aerodrome.
B 33025KT
C Clear ice on the runways of an aerodrome.
C 23030KT
D A sudden change in the weather conditions contained in the
METAR. D 30025KT
B t
A 045/12
B 060/12
C u
D v
C 060/18
D 075/12
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118) The environmental lapse rate in an actual atmosphere 113) A vertical spacing of 1000 FT, is the standard required
separation between two FL. Under conditions of cold air
advection (ISA -15°C), what would the true vertical
A has a fixed value of 2°C/1000 FT separation be?
D has a fixed value of 0.65°C/100m C Without QNH information, it can not be determined
C FL 20
C He turns back before the aircraft loses manoeuvrability.
116) (For this question use annex 050-2060A) 111) How are high level condensation trails formed that are to
Which one of the tracks (dashed lines) is represented by be found occasionally behind jet aircraft ?
the cross-section shown on the left ?
A Through water vapour released during fuel combustion
A Track C-A
B Through a decrease in pressure, and the associated
B Track B-A adiabatic drop in temperature at the wing tips while flying
through relatively warm but humid air
C Track B-C
C Only through unburnt fuel in the exhaust gases
D Track D-A
D In conditions of low humidity, through the particles of soot
contained in the exhaust gases
129) (For this question use annex 050-10798A)
The dotted line labelled "Y" represents the
110) Refer to the TAF for Zurich Airport
A mean position of the temperate/tropical front during July TAF LSZH 250716 00000KT 0100 FG VV001 BECMG 0810
0800 VV002 BECMG 1012 23005KT 2500 BKN005 TEMPO
1316 6000 SCT007 =
B mean position of the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ)
Which of these statements best describes the weather
during January
that can be expected at 1200 UTC?
C axis of the subtropical jet stream during January
A Meteorological visibility 6 kilometres, cloudbase 500 feet,
windspeed 5 knots
D mean position of the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ)
during July B Meteorological visibility 2,5 kilometres, cloudbase 500 feet,
windspeed 5 knots
114) In which of the following METAR reports, is the C Meteorological visibility 800 metres, wind from 230°,
probability of fog formation in the coming night the cloudbase 500 feet
highest?
D Meteorological visibility 800 metres, vertical visibility 200
A 1850Z 21003KT 8000 SCT250 12/m08 Q1028 NOSIG = feet, calm
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109) The maximum amount of water vapour that the air can 105) An easterly wave is a
contain depends on the
A air temperature A wave in a trade wind belt, moving from east to west, with
severe convective activity in rear of its trough
B relative humidity B wave-like disturbance in the monsoon regime of India,
moving from east to west, with severe convective activity
C stability of the air ahead of its trough
108) At a weather station, at 0600 UTC, the air temperature D disturbance in the higher levels associated with the
and dew point are respectively: T = - 0,5°C,Td = -1,5°C. equatorial easterly jet, moving from east to west, with severe
In the METAR message transmitted by this station, the convective activity in rear of its trough
"temperature group" will be:
A M00/M01
205) When otherwise calm and clear conditions exist a
station on the shore of a large body of water will
B M01/M02 experience wind
A Late morning.
117) The stability in a layer is increasing if
B Mid - afternoon.
C Around midnight. A warm air is advected in the upper part and cold air in the
lower part
D Early morning.
B warm air is advected in the lower part and cold air in the
upper part
106) Refer to the TAF for Amsterdam airport. C warm and moist air is advected in the lower part
FCNL31 281500
EHAM 281601 14010KT 6000 -RA SCT025 BECMG 1618 D cold and dry air is advected in the upper part
12015G25KT SCT008 BKN013 TEMPO 1823 3000 RA
BKN005 OVC010 BECMG 2301 25020KT 8000 NSW
BKN020 =
Flight from Bordeaux to Amsterdam, ETA 2100 UTC. 141) The most likely reason for radiation fog to dissipate or
What is the minimum visibility forecast for ETA become low stratus is :
Amsterdam ?
A an increasingly stable atmosphere.
A 5 NM
B surface cooling.
B 6 km
C a low level temperature inversion.
C 3 km
D increasing surface wind speed.
D 5 km
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103) Which of the following statements is an interpretation of 148) (For this question use annex 050-2388A)
the SIGMET ? What change in pressure, will occur at point A, during
LSAW SWITZERLAND 0307 SIGMET 2 VALID the next hour?
030700/031100 LSSW mod to sev cat fcst north of alps
btn fl 260 and fl 380 / stnr / intsf = A A drop in pressure
A Severe turbulence observed below FL 260 north of the Alps. B Irregular fluctuations
Pilots advised to cross this area above FL 380
B Moderate to strong clear air turbulence of constant intensity C Approximately constant pressure
to be expected north of the Alps
D A rise in pressure
C Moderate to severe clear air turbulence to be expected north
of the Alps. Intensity increasing. Danger zone between FL
260 and FL 380 147) Which of the following changes of state is known as
sublimation?
D Zone of moderate to severe turbulence moving towards the
area north of the Alps. Intensity increasing. Pilots advised to
cross this area above FL 260
A Solid direct to liquid
C 500 hPa
A south of the equator than north of it
D 300 hPa
B over the equator than over the South Pole
B Mainly towering clouds 145) (For this question use annex 050-4339A)
According to ICAO, which symbol indicates danger to an
aircraft in flight?
C Mainly layered clouds
D A Symbol a)
Rapid drop in pressure once the front has passed
B Symbol c)
D maritime polar air and continental polar air. A of the low water temperature.
A The arctic jet stream. D the southeast trade winds cross over into the northern
hemisphere.
B The subtropical jet stream.
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127) How are well separated CB clouds described on the 139) What does the term METAR signify?
Significant Weather Chart?
C Since the result of such readings seems impossible, you will B LSZH VRB02KT 9000 BKN080 21/14 Q1022 NOSIG =
after landing have the instruments tested.
C LSGG 22006KT 9999 BKN090 17/15 Q1008 RERA NOSIG
D This phenomenon does not surprise you at all, since =
normally no large temperature differences are possible at
these heights. D LSZB 28012KT 9999 OVC100 16/12 Q1012 BECMG 5000
=
A December to April and are called tornadoes A surface divergence and upper level convergence causing
widespread descent of air in the depression
B July to October and are called typhoons
B surface divergence and upper level convergence causing
widespread ascent of air in the depression
C January to March and are called willy-willies
C surface convergence and upper level divergence causing
D May to July and are called cyclones widespread ascent of air in the depression
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135) When do cold occlusions occur most frequently in 130) When does frontal fog, also known as mixing fog, occur?
Europe?
A Summer A When very humid warm air meets with very humid cold air.
B Winter B When very humid warm air meets with dry cold air.
C Autumn and winter C When very humid cold air meets with dry warm air.
D Winter and spring D When very dry cold air meets with very dry warm air.
134) Flight visibility from the cockpit during approach in a 143) If the QNH at Locarno (200 metres above sea level) is
tropical downpour can decrease to minimal 1025 hPa, what is the approximate QFE?
133) What is the wind speed given in a METAR report based 677) In the month of August you prepare a flight (cruising
on? level FL 370) from Bombay (19°N - 73°E) to Bangkok
(13°N - 100°E). What wind conditions can you expect?
A The average speed of the previous 30 minutes
A Light winds diagonal to the route.
B The strongest gust in the previous hour
B Tailwinds.
C The actual speed at the time of recording
C Strong northerly winds.
D The average speed of the previous 10 minutes
D Headwinds.
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687) (For this question use annex 050-4305A) 682) In what hPa range is an upper weather chart for FL 340
Under the weather conditions depicted, which of the situated?
following statements is likely to apply?
A 400 - 300 hPa
A Moderate to strong Foehn in the Alps.
B 500 - 400 hPa
B Radiation fog is unlikely in Central Europe in the winter.
C 600 - 500 hPa
C Thunderstorms may occur in the summer months over
Central Europe. D 300 - 200 hPa
A -10°C
B Turbulence is likely to be encountered at FL 410 over Madrid
D +15°C
680) What is the average height of the arctic jet stream core?
B 8 km
684) The relative humidity of a sample air mass is 50%. How
is the relative humidity of this air mass influenced by
changes of the amount of water vapour in it?
C 11 km
683) Where, during a flight from Marseille to Dakar, in July, C that is stable
may the ITCZ be encountered?
D with cold mass properties
A Near the Canary Islands
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692) How does relative humidity and the dewpoint in an 673) (For this question use annex 050-4373A)
unsaturated air mass change with varying temperature? What is the deviation of the temperature at FL 140 above
Copenhagen compared to ISA?
A When temperature increases, the relative humidity
decreases, and the dewpoint remains constant. A 12°C colder than ISA
B When temperature increases, the relative humidity B 8°C colder than ISA
increases, and the dewpoint decreases.
C When temperature decreases, the relative humidity C 4°C warmer than ISA
decreases, and the dewpoint increases.
D 8°C warmer than ISA
D When temperature decreases, the relative humidity and the
dewpoint remain constant.
672) What is the meaning of the abbreviation "BKN"?
D Dissipating stage.
670) Select the answer which you consider will complete
correctly the following statement in relation to the main
pressure systems affecting the North Atlantic region
674) Marseille Information gives you the following between 30°N and 65°N. During winter the predominant
meteorological information for Ajaccio and Calvi for mean low pressure system at the surface is usually
1600 UTC : centred over
Ajaccio: wind 360°/2 kt, visibility 2000 m, rain, BKN
stratocumulus at 1000 FT, OVC altostratus at 8000 FT, A Siberia
QNH 1023 hPa.
Calvi: wind 040°/2 kt, visibility 3000 m, mist, FEW stratus B Azores
at 500 FT, SCT stratocumulus at 2000 FT, OVC
altostratus at 9000 FT, QNH 1023 hPa.
The ceilings (more than 4 oktas) are therefore: C Iceland / Greenland
B frictional forces
C centripetal forces
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668) (For this question use annex 050-2529A) 714) An inversion is
The temperature at FL 330 overhead London will be
716) Thunderstorms in exceptional circumstances can occur 713) An aircraft is flying over the sea at FL 120, with a true
in a warm front if altitude of 12000 feet; local QNH is 1013 hPa. What
assumption, if any, can be made about the air mass in
A the cold air is convectively stable. which the aircraft is flying ?
703) Going from the equator to the north pole, the altitude of
the tropopause 711) The most effective way to dissipate cloud is by
408) SIGMET information is issued as a warning for 710) The approximate inclined plane of a warm front is:
significant weather to
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709) A plain in Western Europe with an average elevation of 704) Under anticyclone conditions in the northern
500 m (1600 FT) above sea level is covered with a hemisphere, with curved isobars the speed of the
uniform AC layer of cloud during the summer months. gradient wind is
At what height above the ground is the base of this
cloud to be expected? A greater than the geostrophic wind
A 7000 - 15000 FT above the terrain. B less than the geostrophic wind
B 100 - 1500 FT above the terrain. C the same as the thermal component
C 1500 - 7000 FT above the terrain. D proportional only to the Coriolis force
A from a low pressure area to a high pressure area 702) In the troposphere the decrease of pressure per 100 m
increase in height
B clockwise around, and away from the centre of, a low
pressure area A is smaller at higher levels than at lower levels.
C counter-clockwise around, and away from the centre of, a B remains constant at all levels.
high pressure area.
D counter-clockwise around, and toward the centre of, a low C is greater at higher levels than at lower levels.
pressure area
D is in the order of 27 hPa near MSL.
690) A pilot is warned of severe icing at certain flight levels 700) Which of the following statements is true regarding
by information supplied in moderate-to-severe airframe icing?
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699) Which one of the following types of cloud is most likely 694) You receive the following METAR :
to produce heavy precipitation ? LSGG 0750Z 00000KT 0300 R05/0700N FG VV001
M02/M02 Q1014 NOSIG =
A NS. What will be the RVR at 0900 UTC?
B CS. A 900 m.
C SC. B The RVR is unknown, because the "NOSIG" does not refer
to RVR.
D ST.
C 300 m.
D 700 m.
698) Which of the following conditions are you most likely to
encounter when approaching an active warm front at
medium to low level ?
693) In which of the following areas is the highest frequency
A Severe thunderstorms at low altitude. of thunderstorms encountered ?
B Tropical
C High cloud base, good surface visibility, and isolated
thunderstorms.
C Polar
D Low cloud base and poor visibility.
D Subtropical
A Without knowing the pressure change this question cannot A rotation of the earth
be answered.
B the wind
B It decreases
C latitude
C It increases.
D longitude
D It remains constant.
A 380 FT B above 15 kt
B 0 FT C below 5 kt
D 700 FT
626) An aircraft is flying in the southern hemisphere at low
altitude (less than 2000 feet) and going directly away
695) (For this question use annex 050-2058A) from a centre of low pressure. What direction, relative to
What does the symbol indicate on a significant weather the aircraft, does the wind come from ?
chart?
A From the right and slightly on the nose
A The upper limit of significant weather at FL 400.
B From the right and slightly on the tail
B The lower limit of the tropopause.
C From the left and slightly on the tail
C The center of a tropopause "high", where the tropopause is
at FL 400. D From the left and slightly on the nose
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638) What type of precipitation would you expect at an active 633) (For this question use annex 050-2505A)
unstable cold front? Flight Zurich to Rome, ETD 1600 UTC, ETA 1800 UTC. At
what flight level would you first expect to encounter
A Freezing rain clear air turbulence on the climb out from Zurich?
C Drizzle B FL 320
D FL 220
637) Appended to a METAR you get the following runway
report: 01650428
What must you consider when making performance 632) (For this question use annex 050-4376A)
calculations? Select from the map the average wind for the route
Shannon - Lisboa at FL 290.
A The braking action will be medium to good.
A 360/80
B The runway will be wet.
B 030/70
C Aquaplaning conditions.
C 190/75
D The friction coefficient is 0.28.
D 340/90
C about 45 degrees to the right of directly ahead C The arctic jet stream
635) What flying conditions may be encountered when flying 630) Clouds, fog or dew will always be formed when:
in cirrus clouds?
A Average horizontal visibility less than 500 m; light to A water vapour condenses.
moderate icing.
B water vapour is present.
B Average horizontal visibility more than 1000 m; light to
moderate rime ice. C relative humidity reaches 98%.
C Average horizontal visibility more than 1000 m; nil icing. D temperature and dew point are nearly equal.
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667) The decrease in temperature, per 100 metres, in a 623) What is the approximate speed of a 90 km/h wind,
saturated rising parcel of air at lower level of the expressed in knots?
atmosphere is approximately
A 55 kt
A 1°C
B 60 kt
B 1.5°C
C 70 kt
C 0.35°C
D 50 kt
D 0.6°C
D subtropical high pressure D cold air is moist and the environmental lapse rate exceeds
the saturated adiabatic lapse rate
D Symbol b)
624) What is the relative movement of the two airmasses
along a cold front ?
619) An air mass is called stable when
A Cold air slides over a warm air mass
B Warm air pushes under a cold air mass A the pressure in a given area is constant
C Cold air pushes under a warm air mass B the environmental lapse rate is high, with little vertical motion
of air currents
D Warm air pushes over a cold air mass
C the vertical motion of rising air tends to become weaker and
disappears
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618) Rime ice forms through the freezing onto aircraft 664) (For this question use annex 050-4297A)
surfaces of Examining the pictures, on which one of the tracks
(dashed lines) is this cross-section to be expected?
A small supercooled water drops.
A Track A-D
B large supercooled water drops.
B Track A-E
C water vapour.
C Track B-D
D snow.
D Track B-C
617) The diameter and the life time of a typical microburst are
in the order of 663) Which of the following weather reports could be, in
accordance with the regulations, abbreviated to
A 8 km and 5-15 minutes "CAVOK"?
D 4 km and 30-40 minutes C 24009KT 6000 RA SCT010 OVC030 12/11 Q1007 TEMPO
4000 =
A airfield level
662) (For this question use annex 050-10723A)
Assuming a generalised zonal system of world wind
B mean sea level circulation the travelling low pressure systems are
applicable to zone
C the pressure altitude of the observation station at the time of
observation A s and y
B The air of the Azores is warmer and dryer than the North-
652) In a mountain-valley wind circulation, the mountain wind Russian air.
blows
C The North-Russian air is warmer and dryer than the air of
the Azores.
A at night down from the mountains
D The air of the Azores is warmer and more humid than the
B at night up from the valley North-Russian air.
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660) The most frequent wind direction in a valley caused by 655) During an adiabatic process heat is
thermal effects is toward the :
B clouds can be formed B friction between the air and the ground
658) Which of the following is a cause of stratus forming over 653) (For this question use annex 050-4370A)
flat land? What is the mean temperature deviation from ISA for the
Frankfurt - Rome route?
A Unstable air.
A 10°C warmer than ISA
B Convection during the day.
B 4°C colder than ISA
C The release of latent heat.
C 4°C warmer than ISA
D Radiation during the night from the earth surface in
moderate wind. D 10°C colder than ISA
657) A mountain breeze (katabatic wind) blows 640) (For this question use annex 050-2053A)
What is the wind direction and speed at 3 000 FT
overhead position "Q" at 0600 UTC?
A down the slope during the day.
A 270° 15 kt.
B up the slope during the night.
B 240° 25 kt.
C down the slope during the night.
C 240° 20 kt.
D up the slope during the day.
D 270° 30 kt.
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650) (For this question use annex 050-4338A) 645) Frontal depressions can be assumed to move in the
According to ICAO, which symbol indicates a tropical direction of the 2000 feet wind
revolving storm?
A behind the cold front
A Symbol b)
B at the apex of the wave
B Symbol a)
C in the warm sector
C Symbol d)
D in front of the warm front
D Symbol c)
A A blizzard
C Less than 1022 hPa
C A cold front
643) Which of these four METAR reports suggests that a
D A warm front thunderstorm is likely in the next few hours?
D Absolute humidity
642) The troposphere
A Between -30°C and -40°C B has a greater vertical extent above the equator than above
the poles
B Between -2°C and -15°C
C contains all oxygen of the stratosphere
A QFF
A magnetic north
B QFE
B the 0-meridian
C QNE
C grid north
D QNH
D true north
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654) The following temperatures have been observed over a 789) What characterizes a stationary front ?
station at 1200 UTC. Assume the station is at MSL.
Height in feet. Temperature in degrees C.
20000.-12 18000.-11 16000.-10 14000.-10 12000.-6 A The warm air moves at approximately half the speed of the
10000.-2 8000. +2 6000. +6 4000. +12 2000. +15 cold air
surface+15.
B The weather conditions that it originates is a combination
A Assuming that the MSL pressure is 1013.25 hPa the true between those of an intense cold front and those of a warm
altitude of an aircraft would actually be higher than the and very active front
indicated altitude.
C The surface wind usually has its direction parallel to the front
B The height of the freezing level over the station is
approximately 12000 FT. D The surface wind usually has its direction perpendicular to
the front
C The temperature at 10000 FT is in agreement with the
temperature in the International Standard Atmosphere.
788) Most strong air currents at higher levels (jet streams)
D The layer between 16000 and 18000 FT is absolutely have a westerly direction. There is, however, an
unstable important easterly jet stream. When and where is it
likely to be encountered ?
779) (For this question use annex 050-4383A) A In summer from the Middle East extending over the southern
If you are flying from Zurich to Stockholm at FL 240, part of the Mediterranean to southern Spain.
what conditions can you expect at cruising altitude?
B Throughout the year to the south of the Azorian high.
A Out of cloud throughout the flight
C In summer from south-east Asia extending over southern
B Largely free of cloud; moderate icing half way along the route India to central Africa.
C Cloud most of the way; little chance of CAT D In winter along the Russian coast facing the Arctic ocean.
D Scattered thunderstorms
787) How may the correct wind speed be found, for a level,
which is between two upper air chart levels? (e.g. wind
at FL 250, when the 500 hPa and the 300 hPa chart are
791) (For this question use annex 050-4248A) available).
An aircraft is flying from Point A to Point B on the upper
level contour chart. The altimeter setting is 1013,2 hPa.
Which of these statements is correct?
A By reading wind direction and speed from the 300 hPa chart.
A Wind speed at Madrid is higher than at A B By interpolation of the wind information available from the
two charts, while also considering the maximum wind
information found on the Significant Weather Chart.
B Wind speed at B is higher than at A
C By simple interpolation of wind information available from the
C The true altitude will be higher at B than at A two charts.
D The true altitude will be higher at A than at B D By reading wind direction and speed from the next higher
chart.
B A polar front jet stream followed by one or two subtropical jet B Vertical dimension.
streams.
C Horizontal dimension.
C A subtropical jet stream followed by a polar front jet stream.
D Windspeed.
D A polar front jet stream followed by a subtropical jet stream
and later, a second polar front jet stream.
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785) You are flying from east to west in the northern 780) Where is the source of tropical continental air that
hemisphere at the 500 hPa pressure surface. Which of affects Europe in summer?
the following statements is correct?
A The southern Balkan region and the Near East.
A If the wind is from the south you are gaining altitude
B Southern Italy.
B If you have a head wind you are gaining altitude
C Southern France.
C If you have a tail wind you are losing altitude
D The Azores region.
D If the wind is from the north you are gaining altitude
D South-southwest.
783) What is characteristic of the pamperos?
A A marked advance of cold arctic air in North America 778) In still air the temperature decreases at an average of
1.2°C per 100 m increase in altitude. This temperature
change is called:
B Foehn conditions in the Spanish Pyrenees
A dry adiabatic lapse rate
C A marked advance of cold air in South America
B normal lapse rate
D Katabatic winds in the Atlas Mountains
C environmental lapse rate
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775) The presence of altocumulus lenticularis is an indication 770) With what type of cloud is "+TSRA" precipitation most
of the commonly associated?
774) When the temperature and dew point are less than one 715) The temperature at 10000 FT in the International
degree apart the weather conditions are most likely to be Standard Atmosphere is :
773) The QNH of an airport at sea level is 983 hPa and the 781) What does dewpoint mean?
temperature deviation from ISA is -15°C below FL 100.
What is the true altitude of FL 100?
A The freezing level (danger of icing).
A 8590 FT.
B The temperature at which the relative humidity and
B 10210 FT. saturation vapour pressure are the same.
772) Refer to the TAF for Amsterdam airport. 805) The wind tends to follow the contour lines (isohypses)
FCNL31 281500 above the friction layer because
EHAM 281601 14010KT 6000 -RA SCT025 BECMG 1618
12015G25KT SCT008 BKN013 TEMPO 1823 3000 RA A contour lines are lines that connect points with the same
BKN005 OVC010 BECMG 2301 25020KT 8000 NSW windspeed in the upper air
BKN020 =
Flight from Bordeaux to Amsterdam, ETA 2100 UTC. B the coriolis force acts perpendicular on a line that connects
What lowest cloud base is forecast for arrival at high and low pressure system
Amsterdam?
C the friction of the air with the earth's surface gives the airflow
A 250 FT a diversion perpendicular to the gradient force.
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816) In which of the following conditions is moderate to 811) What does the expression "Broken (BKN)" mean?
severe airframe icing most likely to be encountered?
A Below the freezing level in clear air A 5-7 Eights of the sky is cloud covered
B In clear air above the freezing level B 3-4 Eights of the sky is cloud covered
C Within cloud of any type C 3-5 Eights of the sky is cloud covered
815) Which layer of the atmosphere contains more than 90 810) A wide body takes off on a clear night in Dhahran, Saudi
per cent of all water vapour? Arabia. Shortly after take off the aircraft's rate of climb
drops to zero. This can be due to
A Troposphere
A very pronounced downdrafts
B Lower stratosphere
B low relative humidity
C Upper stratosphere
C a very strong temperature inversion
D Ionosphere
D sand/dust in the engines
813) If the surface temperature is 15°C , then the temperature 808) What type of cloud is being described ?
at 10000 FT in a current of ascending unsaturated air is: A generally grey cloud layer with fairly uniform base and
uniform appearance, which may give drizzle or snow
A 5°C grains. When the sun is visible through the cloud, the
outline is clearly discernible. Sometimes it appears in
B -5°C the form of ragged patches.
C -15°C A Cirrostratus
D 0°C B Stratus
C Altostratus
812) What is the track most likely to be taken by a hurricane
in the Carribean area? D Nimbostratus
D East
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792) A frontal depression passes through the airport. What 802) In the southern hemisphere what wind effect would you
form of precipitation do you expect ? expect when flying from a high pressure area towards a
low pressure area at FL 100?
A Rain or snow during about 12 hours until the warm front
arrives. Within the warm sector the rain increases. A Wind from the left.
Improvement on the passage of the cold front.
B Tailwind with no drift.
B Continuous rain or snow during 6 hours until the warm front
arrives. The precipitation stops for several hours within the
warm sector. On the arrival of the cold front, showers within C Headwind with no drift.
a couple of hours.
D Wind from the right.
C Continous rain or snow while the frontal wave passes for a
period of some 24 hours.
801) What type of low pressure area is associated with a
D Showers during some 2 hours until the warm front arrives. surface front?
Drizzle in the warm sector within 12 hours. Rain or snow on
the passage of the cold front.
A A low on lee side of a mountain.
B Heat low.
806) (For this question use annex 050-4331A)
A trough is indicated by letter:
C Polar front low.
A D
D A cold air pool.
B A
B 700 hPa
793) The QNH at an airfield located 200 metres above sea
level is 1009 hPa. The air temperature is 10°C lower than
a standard atmosphere. What is the QFF? C 500 hPa
D 1009 hPa A AS
B ST
D supercooled water droplets spreading during the freezing A increases with altitude
process
B increases at first and decreases afterward
B +FZRA
C MIFG
D FG
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797) After passing at right angles through a very active cold 728) Which of the following meteorological phenomenon
front in the direction of the cold air, what will you indicates upper level instability which may lead to
encounter, in the northern hemisphere immediately after thunderstorm development ?
a marked change in temperature?
A Halo.
A A veering in the wind direction.
B Red cirrus.
B A backing in the wind direction.
C AC castellanus.
C An increase in tailwind.
D AC lenticularis.
D A decrease in headwind.
D 7° - 12°N.
739) The dry adiabatic lapse rate
767) Fallstreaks or virga are A It and its surface projection lie in the warm air
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736) Look at this TAF for Zurich Airport 732) You must make an emergency landing at sea. The QNH
TAF LSZH 211322 22018G35KT 9999 SCT012 BKN030 of a field on a nearby island with an elevation of 4000 FT
BECMG 1315 25025G45KT TEMPO 1720 4000 +SHRA is 1025 hPa and the temperature is -20°C. What is your
BKN025TCU BECMG 2022 25015KT T1815Z T1618Z = pressure altimeter reading when landing if 1025 hPa is
Which of these statements best describes the weather set in the subscale?
most likely to be experienced at 1500 UTC?
A 0 FT
A Meteorological visibility 10 kilometres or more, main
cloudbase 3000 feet, wind 250°, temperature 18°C. B More than 0 FT, but less than 4000 FT
A 210/40
735) The equatorial easterly jet is a jet stream that occurs :
B 240/20
A during the whole year in the northern hemisphere
C 030/40
B only in the summer of the northern hemisphere at approx. 45
000 FT D 190/40
C The pressure at field elevation D The significant weather forecast for a period 6 hours after
the time given on the chart
D The pressure of the altimeter
A 2 hours
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727) At what time of the year are tornadoes most likely to 722) What is the effect of a strong low level inversion ?
occur in North America?
726) A 200 hPa pressure altitude level can vary in height. In 721) Clear ice forms on an aircraft by the freezing of :
temperate regions which of the following average
heights is applicable ? A small supercooled water drops
A FL 100.
B snow
B FL 50.
C large supercooled water drops
C FL 390.
D water vapour
D FL 300.
724) From which direction do the trade winds blow, in the 719) Which weather condition lowers true altitude as
southern hemisphere? compared to pressure altitude to a position where flight
over mountains could be dangereous?
A N
A Warm depression.
B SE
B Cold high.
C NE
C Warm high.
D SW
D Cold low.
A Meteorological visibility 200 metres, RVR for runway 16 A one of the two QNH values may be incorrect
1500 metres, temperature -3°C, vertical visibility 100 metres
B the air at Palma de Mallorca is warmer than that at Marseille
B Meteorological visibility 200 feet, RVR for runway 16 more
than 1500 metres, vertical visibility 100 feet, fog with hoar C the air at Palma de Mallorca is colder than that at Marseille
frost
D the altimeters are erroneous, and need to be tested
C Meteorological visibility for runway 14 800 metres, fog with
hoar frost, RVR for runway 16 more than 1500 metres
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730) What will be the effect on the reading of an altimeter of 763) In which of the following situations is an aircraft most
an aircraft parked on the ground as an active cold front susceptible to icing ?
is passing?
A Flying in heavy drizzle.
A It will remain unchanged.
B Level flight below a rain producing cloud when OAT is below
B It will first decrease then increase. zero degrees C.
C It will fluctuate up and down by about +/- 50 feet. C Flying in dense cirrus clouds.
D It will first increase then decrease. D Level flight in snowfall below a nimbostratus layer.
754) (For this question use annex 050-2504A) 762) Which of the following types of jet streams can be
What is the optimum flight level between Rome and observed all year round?
Paris according to the significant weather chart?
A Subtropical jet stream / polar front jet stream.
A FL 160
B Equatorial jet stream / polar front jet stream.
B FL 360
C Arctic jet stream / subtropical jet stream.
C FL 220
D Equatorial jet stream / arctic jet stream.
D FL 340
C NS, CC
C the passage of cold front
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758) A 300 hPa pressure level can vary in height. In 753) What is the strong relatively cold katabatic wind,
temperate regions which of the following average blowing down the northern Adriatic coast, mainly during
heights is applicable ? the winter and spring called?
A FL 100 A Bora.
B FL 50 B Ghibli.
C FL 300 C Mistral.
D FL 390 D Scirocco.
757) The dewpoint temperature 752) In which layer is most of the atmospheric humidity
concentrated ?
741) A layer is conditionally unstable if the air 751) If you are planning a flight at FL 290, which of these
upper wind and temperature charts would be nearest
A becomes stable by lifting it. your flight level ?
B 300 hPa
C is unstable for saturated air and stable for dry air.
D 700 hPa
742) What weather conditions in the region of the Alps would D Decrease rapidly.
you expect with Foehn from south?
D thermal triggering.
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748) In the International Standard Atmosphere the decrease 613) Which one of the following statements concerning the
in temperature with height below 11 km is formation of aircraft icing is most correct ?
A 0.6°C per 100m A Risk for icing increases when cloud temperature decreases
well below minus 12 degrees C.
B 0.65°C per 100m
B Probability of icing increases when dry snow starts to fall
from a cloud.
C 1°C per 100m
C A cloud consisting of both supercooled cloud droplets and
D 0.5°C per 100m ice crystals produces aircraft icing
A a METAR 756) At what time of the year are typhoons most likely to
occur over the southern islands of Japan?
B a TAF
A September to January.
C a SIGMET
B January to May.
D both a TAF and a METAR
C May to July.
C TAF LSZH 101601 32008KT 9999 SCT030TCU TEMPO C The influence of warm air at the lower altitude.
2201 32020G32KT 3000 TSRA BKN020CB =
D Friction between the wind and the surface.
D TAF LSZH 101601 VRB02KT 8000 SCT280 BECMG 1618
00000KT 3500 MIFG BECMG 1820 1500 BCFG BECMG
2022 0100 FG VV001 =
484) An airmass is unstable when
745) The average height of the tropopause at 50°N is about A an ascending parcel of air continues to rise to a
considerable height.
A 14 km B temperature and humidity are not constant
A Autumn. B CU, CB
B Winter. C NS, CU
C Summer. D CB, CC
D Spring.
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482) Where is the coldest air to be found, in an occlusion 478) The turbulence which occurs at high flight levels (above
with cold front characteristics? FL 250) is mainly of the type Clear Air Turbulence. In
what way can moderate to severe Clear Air Turbulence
A At the surface position of the front. affect an aircraft, the flight and the passengers?
B At the junction of the occlusion. A The turbulence is wave like which makes the flight
unpleasant for the passengers but the manoeuvring will not
be affected essentially.
C Behind the front.
B The turbulence is a small scale one and can cause damage
D Ahead of the front. of worn out type. The manoeuvring of the aircraft will be
made more difficult or even impossible. For the passengers
the flight will be unpleasant.
481) During a flight over the sea at FL 135, the true altitude is
13500 feet; local QNH is 1019 hPa. What information, if C The turbulence is a large scale one (waving) so that the
any, can be gained about the air mass in which the aircraft will be difficult to manoeuvre. The passengers will
aircraft is flying? feel some discomfort.
D It is colder than ISA 477) Which of the following cloud types is least likely to
produce precipitation ?
479) (For this question use annex 050-2064A) A Runway 26R and runway 26L have the same RVR
Refer to the diagram. Assuming the usual direction of
movement, where will this polar frontal wave have B RVR on runway 26R is increasing
moved ?
C Visibility is reduced by water droplets
A Position 2
D There is a distinct change in RVR observed
B Position 4
C Position 3
475) (For this question use annex 050-2548A)
What is the temperature deviation in degrees Celsius,
D Position 1
from the International Standard Atmosphere overhead
Frankfurt ?
A ISA +12°C
B ISA +4°C
C ISA -4°C
D ISA -12°C
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461) Which of the following is a common result of 469) At about what geographical latitude as average is
subsidence ? assumed for the zone of prevailing westerlies?
473) What is a SPECI? 468) (For this question use annex 050-2059A)
Which typical weather situation is shown on the weather
chart ? (Spacing of the isobars: 5 hPa)
A A warning of meteorological dangers at an aerodrome,
issued only when required. A Cutting wind.
B An aerodrome forecast issued every 9 hours.
B West wind condition.
A Looking downstream, the area to the left of the core. A NE monsoon and the proximity of the ITCZ
B Looking downstream, the area to the right of the core. B passage of frontal system generated in the south indian
ocean
C In the core of the jet stream.
C high incidence of tropical revolving storms originating in the
persian gulf
D Above the core in the boundary between warm and cold air.
D SW monsoon
A 14100 FT.
C cumulus stage.
B 13830 FT.
D dissipating stage.
C 14370 FT.
D 15900 FT. 465) What type of clouds are associated with rain showers ?
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464) What weather condition would you expect at a squall 498) (For this question use annex 050-4334A)
line? Which of the following best describes Zone B?
463) (For this question use annex 050-4389A) 510) An airmass is stable when
This chart shows the weather conditions on the ground
at 0600 UTC on May 4. Which of the following reports
reflects weather development at Geneva Airport? A the lapse rate is 1°C per 100 m
A TAF LSGG 230716 23016KT 8000 -RA BKN030 OVC070 B the vertical motion of a rising parcel of air tends to become
BECMG 0810 5000 RA BKN020 OVC050 TEMPO 3000 weaker and disappears.
+RA BKN010 OVC030 BECMG 1215 25014KT 8000
SCT030 BKN090 = C temperature in a given area drops off very rapidly with height
B TAF LSGG 230716 05014KT 5000 OVC015 BECMG 0810 D pressure is constant
8000 BKN018 BECMG 1013 05015G30KT 9999 SCT025 =
A water vapour doesn't cool as rapidly as dry air 508) (For this question use annex 050-4378A)
On which of the following routes can you expect icing to
occur, on the basis of the chart?
B water vapour absorbs the incoming heat from the sun
A Hamburg - Oslo
C heat is released during the condensation process
B Tunis - Rome
D moist air is heavier than dry air
C Copenhagen - Helsinki
A curvature of isobars
507) A temperature of +15°C is recorded at an altitude of 500
metres above sea level. If the vertical temperature
B sine of latitude
gradient is that of a standard atmosphere, what will the
temperature be at the summit of a mountain, 2500
C density of the air metres above sea level?
B 0°C
C -2°C
D +2°C
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506) In which of the following changes of state is latent heat 501) During the life cycle of a thunderstorm, which stage is
released ? characterized predominantly by downdrafts?
505) Continuous updraughts occur in a thunderstorm during 485) What cloud cover is typical for a wide warm sector of a
the polar front depression over Central Europe in the
summer ?
A period in which precipitation is falling.
A Fair weather CU
B cumulus stage.
B BKN CU and CB
C mature stage.
C Sky clear
D dissipating stage.
D ST with drizzle
A is perpendicular to the horizontal pressure gradient force 486) Which of the following are favourable conditions for the
formation of freezing rain?
B is directly proportional to the density of the air
A An isothermal layer aloft with a temperature just above 0°C
C always increases with increasing height through which rain is falling.
D veers with height if cold air is advected in the northern B Warm air aloft from which rain is falling into air with a
hemisphere temperature below 0°C.
A 95 kt
497) In which of the following areas do surface high pressure
systems usually predominate over the North Atlantic
B 140 km/h
region between 30°N and 65°N and the adjoining land
areas during the northern summer?
C 145 kt
A Greenland, SW Europe, NE Canada
D 340 kt
B Azores, SE USA, SW Europe
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496) What is the most likely cause of a lack of clouds at 491) A microburst phenomenon can arise in the
higher levels in a stationary high?
495) (For this question use annex 050-10795A) 490) The geostrophic wind depends on
Considering that portion of the route indicated from
30°E to 50°E, the upper winds in January above FL 300 A centripetal force, height, pressure gradient
are most likely to be
D a westerly polar front jet stream, maximum speed exceeding 489) If Paris reports a wind of 08010KT on the METAR, what
90 kt wind velocity would you expect to encounter at a height
of 2000 feet above the ground ?
494) Which of these four METAR reports suggests that rain is A 05020KT
most likely in the next few hours?
B 08005KT
A 05016G33KT 8000 OVC015 08/06 Q1028 NOSIG =
C 11020KT
B 23015KT 8000 BKN030 OVC070 17/14 Q1009 BECMG
4000 = D 08015KT
D 16002KT 0100 FG SCT300 06/06 Q1022 BECMG 1000 = 488) A cold pool
D It decreases
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500) How is the direction and speed of upper winds 430) In which stage of the life cycle of a single thunderstorm
described in forecasts ? cell occur both up- and downdrafts simultaneously?
A The direction is relative to magnetic north and the speed is A Cumulus stage
in knots.
B Dissipating stage
B The direction is relative to magnetic north and the speed is
in miles per hour.
C In all stages
C The direction is relative to true north and the speed is in
miles per hour. D Mature stage
433) Which of the following factors have the greatest effect A the presence of a low level inversion
on the formation of the various types of ice on an
aircraft ? B the presence of warm air aloft
431) What is the name of the wind or airmass which gives to A In the northern hemisphere only westerly jet streams occur
the main part of India its greatest proportion of
precipitation? B In the southern hemisphere no jet streams occur
A South-west monsoon. C In the southern hemisphere only easterly jet streams occur
B South-east trade wind. D In the northern hemisphere both westerly and easterly jet
streams occur
C Indian, maritime tropical air mass.
D Winter monsoon.
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425) What is the vertical temperature lapse rate, up to 11 km, 420) In which of the following 1850 UTC METAR reports, is
in the standard ICAO atmosphere ? the probability of fog formation, in the coming night, the
highest?
A 6.5°C per 1000 m
A 00000KT 9999 SCT300 21/01 Q1032 NOSIG =
B 4.5°C per 1000 m
B VRB01KT 8000 SCT250 11/10 Q1028 BECMG 3000 =
C 3°C per 1000 m
C 22004KT 6000 -RA SCT012 OVC030 17/14 Q1009 NOSIG
D 2°C per 1000 m =
C Unsaturated parcels cool less rapidly than saturated parcels B A marked increase in wind velocity near the ground
D Unsaturated parcels cool at a rate of 0.65°C per 100m C A marked decrease in wind velocity close to the ground
A The coldest air mass behind and the less cold air in front of 418) An aircraft flying in the southern hemisphere at 2000
the occlusion; the warm air mass is above ground level. feet, has to turn to the right in order to allow for drift. In
which direction, relative to the aircraft, is the centre of
B The coldest air in front of and the less cold air is behind the low pressure ?
occlusion; the warm air mass is above ground level.
A To the right.
C The coldest air in front of and the warm air behind the
occlusion; the less cold air is above ground level. B In front.
D The coldest air behind and the warm air in front of the
C Behind.
occlusion; the less cold air mass is above ground level.
D To the left.
C Hydrogen B Depression
D Col
D Symbol a)
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415) The following statements deal with precipitation, 423) How long from the time of observation is a TREND in a
turbulence and icing. Select the list containing the most METAR valid?
likely alternatives for NS cloud:
A 1 hour.
A Precipitation is frequently in the form of hail. Icing and
turbulence are frequently severe. B 30 minutes.
A +5°C
414) Which of the following phenomena can produce a risk of
aquaplaning? B -9°C
A SA
C -12°C
B +RA
D -6°C
C FG
D BCFG 459) The most dangerous low level wind shears are
encountered
B Positions with the same air pressure at a given level C during any period when wind speed is greater than 35 kt and
near valleys
C Positions with the same temperature at a given level
D near valleys and at the windward side of mountains.
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456) Relative humidity 451) Refer to the following TAF extract:
BECMG 1821 2000 BKN004 PROB30 BECMG 2124 0500
FG VV001
A increases if the air is cooled whilst maintaining the vapour What does the abbreviation "BKN004" mean?
pressure constant
A 4 - 8 oktas, ceiling 400 m.
B is higher in warm air than in cool air
B 1 - 4 oktas, ceiling 400 m.
C is higher in cool air than in warm air
A -15°C A Col
C -45°C C Depression
452) What is the approximate composition of the dry air by 435) What are the differences between radiation fog and
volume in the troposphere ? advection fog ?
A 50 % oxygen, 40 % nitrogen, and the rest other gasses A Radiation fog forms only on the ground, advection fog only
on the sea.
B 21 % oxygen, 78 % nitrogen, and the rest other gasses
B Radiation fog forms due to night cooling and advection fog
due to daytime cooling.
C 10 % oxygen, 89 % nitrogen, and the rest other gasses
C Radiation fog is formed by surface cooling in a calm wind.
D 88 % oxygen, 9 % nitrogen, and the rest other gasses Advection fog is formed by evaporation over the sea.
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446) Precipitation in the form of showers occurs mainly from 441) The type of icing that occurs in dense clouds with large
supercooled drops that have a temperature of -5°C is
most likely to be
A cirro-type clouds
A rime ice
B clouds containing only ice crystals
B cloudy ice
C convective clouds
C clear ice
D stratified clouds
D hoar frost
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513) What are the characteristics of the Bora ? 585) If the pressure surfaces bulge upwards in all levels then
the pressure system is a
B It is a dry and hot southerly wind experienced in the Sahara B cold high
desert, that often carries dust.
C warm low
C It is a cold and very strong wind that blows mainly in winter
from a tableland downwards to the Adriatic D warm high
C Convergence.
D June to October and are called typhoons
D Advection.
B It is an area of low pressure and low relative humidity C As a high pressure area aloft (e.g. on the 500 hPa chart).
C There are frequent occurrences of CB D A cold air pool may only be recognized on the surface chart
as a low pressure area.
D It lies totally in the northern hemisphere in July and totally in
the southern hemisphere in January
582) Rising air cools because
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580) (For this question use annex 050-4363A) 590) In general, the meteorological visibility during rainfall
Which of the following weather conditions would be compared to during drizzle is
expected at Athens Airport (LGAT) at around 1450 UTC?
A greater
A 16002KT 0200 R33L/0600N FG VV001 12/12 Q1031
BECMG 0800 = B the same
A Advection
B Positions with the same wind velocity.
B Inversion
C Positions with the same height in a chart of constant
pressure.
C Subsidence
D Positions with the same thickness between two constant
D Adiabatic pressure levels.
578) What is the dry adiabatic lapse rate per 1000 FT ? 573) What feature is normally associated with the cumulus
stage of a thunderstorm?
511) The dewpoint temperature 572) When, if at all, is a tropical revolving storm most likely
to affect Darwin, on the central north coast of Australia?
A can be reached by cooling the air whilst keeping pressure
A December to April
constant
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570) After landing at an aerodrome (aerodrome elevation 565) Which of the following weather reports could be, in
1715 FT), the altimeter indicates an altitude of 1310 FT. accordance with the regulations, abbreviated to
The altimeter is set to the pressure value of 1013 hPa. "CAVOK"? (MSA above ground: LSZB 10000 FT, LSZH
What is the QNH at this aerodrome? 8000 FT, LSGG 12000 FT, LFSB 6000 FT)
C a layer of heavy turbulence A A quick change to new conditions between 1800 UTC and
1900 UTC.
D conditionally unstable B Many short term changes in the original weather.
B It tends to maintain its position relative to the primary 818) (For this question use annex 050-4380A)
If you are flying from Zurich to London at FL 220, what
C It tends to move round the primary in a cyclonic sense conditions can you expect at cruising altitude?
C 3.
A only a few metres
D 1.
B about 2 to 6 km
C in the order of 10 km
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611) The dry adiabatic lapse rate has a value of 607) The QNH at an airfield in California located 69 metres
below sea level is 1018 hPa. The air temperature is 10°C
higher than a standard atmosphere. What is the QFF?
A 1°C/100m
A 1018 hPa
B 2°C/1000FT
B It is not possible to give a definitive answer
C 0.65°C/100m
C More than 1018 hPa
D 0.5°C/100m
D Less than 1018 hPa
A FL 80 D greatest at 60°N
B FL 180
605) On which of the following aviation weather charts can a
C FL 220 pilot most easily find a jetstream?
B Surface chart.
609) A blocking anticyclone on the northern hemisphere is
C Upper air chart.
B Nimbostratus
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602) You are flying with an outside air temperature of -12°C 597) Cumulus clouds are an indication for
and a TAS of 250 kt at FL 150 through 8 oktas NS. What
type and degree of icing is most probable?
A up and downdrafts
A In clouds pushed up against the mountains, moderate to
severe mixed ice. B stability
B In clouds pushed up against the mountains, moderate to C the approach of a cold front
severe rime ice.
D the approach of a warm front
C Over flat terrain, away from fronts, moderate to severe mixed
ice.
D a warm front has passed 595) What is encountered during the summer, over land, in
the centre of a cold air pool?
A Nothing (CAVOK).
600) In the TAF for Dehli, during the summer, for the time of
your landing you note: TEMPO TS. What is the B Showers and thunderstorms.
maximum time this deterioration in weather can last in
anyone instance ?
C Strong westerly winds.
A 60 minutes.
D Fine weather CU.
B 120 minutes.
B 0.65°C
599) A Foehn wind occurs on the
C 0.5°C
A windward side of a mountain range and is caused by
surface heating D 1°C
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592) Between which latitudes are you most likely to find the 564) When planning a flight at FL 110, which upper wind and
subtropical high-pressure belt ? temperature chart would be nearest your flight level ?
591) The degree of clear air turbulence experiencied by an 535) The greater the pressure gradient the
aircraft is proportional to the
A intensity of the solar radiation A closer the isobars and the lower the temperatures
B intensity of vertical and horizontal windshear B further the isobars will be apart and the higher the
temperature
C height of the aircraft
C closer the isobars and the stronger the wind
D stability of the air D further the isobars will be apart and the weaker the wind
562) You are flying at FL 200. Outside air temperature is - 534) What is the surface visibility most likely to be, in a warm
40°C, and the pressure at sea level is 1033 hPa. What is sector of tropical maritime air, during the summer?
the true altitude?
A Very good (greater than 50 km).
A 21740 feet
B Moderate (several km).
B 18260 feet
D Radiation fog
532) (For this question use annex 050-2432A)
At which airport, is the following weather development
524) Refer to the following TAF extract: taking place?
BECMG 1821 2000 BKN004 PROB30 BECMG 2124 0500 TAF 060716 25006KT 8000 BKN240 BECMG 0710
FG VV001 OVC200 BECMG 1013 23010KT 8000 OVC100 BECMG
What does the abbreviation "VV001" mean? 1316 23014KT 6000 RA SCT030 OVC050 =
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531) The temperature at FL 140 is -12°C. What will the 537) On a clear sky, continental ground surface, wind calm,
temperature be at FL 110 if the ICAO standard lapse rate the minimum temperature is reached approximately
is applied ?
A one hour before sunrise
A -15°C.
B half an hour after sunrise
B -6°C.
C half an hour before sunrise
C -18°C.
D at the moment the sun rises
D -9°C.
A Descending B 14020KT
B Climbing C 17015KT
D Maintain FL 270
538) You are flying at FL 130, and your true altitude is 12000
FT. What is the temperature deviation from that of the
529) (For this question use annex 050-10799A) standard atmosphere at FL 130 (QNH 1013,2 hPa) ?
What weather conditions are most likely to affect an
approach to Dakar during July? A ISA -20°C
A Reduced visibility due to the rising sand of the Harmattan B ISA +/-0°C
D Generally clear skies - NW trade winds 523) (For this question use annex 050-4391A)
Which typical weather condition is shown by the design
for the area of Central Europe ?
528) Which of the following is most likely to lead to the
formation of radiation fog? A Easterly waves
B Heat loss from the ground on clear nights C Uniform pressure pattern
B mainly overcast with anticyclonic gloom D About 600 km away from the eye.
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521) At which pressure and temperature conditions may you 517) At the approach of a warm front (northern hemisphere)
safely assume that the minimum usable flight level at the wind direction changes from the surface up to the
least lies at the same height, as the minimum safe tropopause. The effect of this change is that the wind
altitude?
A backs in the friction layer and and backs above the friction
A In a warm high pressure region layer
B At a temperature greater than or equal to that of the ISA and B veers in the friction layer and veers above the friction layer
where the QNH is greater than or equal to 1013 hPa
C backs in the friction layer and veers above the friction layer
C In a cold low pressure region
D veers in the friction layer and backs above the friction layer
D At a temperature less than or equal to that of the ISA and
where the QNH is less than 1013 hPa
516) While approaching your target aerodrome you receive
the following message:
520) Which one of the following statements regarding the RVR runway 23: 400m
intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) is correct? This information indicates the
A The ITCZ is always associated with a strong jet stream. A length of runway which a pilot in an aircraft on the ground
would see, on the threshold of runway 23.
B The ITCZ does not change its position during the course of
the year. B meteorological visibility on runway 23.
C Frequent and widespread thunderstorms are to be expected C portion of runway which a pilot on the threshold of any of the
within the area of the ITCZ. runways would see, with runway 23 in service.
D Thunderstorms seldom occur within the area of the ITCZ. D minimum visibility at this aerodrome, with runway 23 being
the one in service.
C The air mass behind the front is more unstable than the air
mass ahead of the front
D The air mass ahead of the front is drier than the air mass
behind the front
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526) The Chinook is a 559) What type of fog is most likely to form over flat land
during a clear night, with calm or light wind conditions ?
B warm and dry wind that forms as air descends on the B Radiation.
leeward side of the Rocky Mountains
A In front of a cold front occlusion at higher levels. 556) Which one of the following statements is correct
concerning the movement of the ITCZ in the region of
B At the surface position of a warm front. West Africa?
C In front of an active cold front. A It oscillates during the year between the Equator and 10
degrees North.
D Behind a cold front.
B It reaches its maximum northerly position of 15° - 20° N in
July
560) If the QFE at Locarno (200 metres above sea level) is 980 C It reaches its maximum southerly position of 5° S in January
hPa, what is the approximate QNH ?
D It oscillates during the year between 10 degrees North and
A 1015 hPa 10 degrees South.
B 1010 hPa
555) What is the approximate speed of a 25-knot wind,
C 1005 hPa expressed in kilometres per hour?
B 35 km/h
C 55 km/h
D 60 km/h
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554) An aircraft is approaching under visual flight rules an 549) (For this question use annex 050-2555A)
airfield whose runway is parallel to the coast. When Over Amsterdam, what amount and general type of
downwind over the sea, the airfield is on the left. What cloud would you expect at FL 160 ?
wind effect should be anticipated on final approach and
landing during a sunny afternoon ? A 4 oktas broken cumulus
548) The prevailing surface wind in the area of the west coast
553) Which of the following is a common cause of ground or of Africa north of the equator (gulf of Guinea) is a
surface temperature inversion ?
A NE tradewind in summer and SE tradewind in winter
A Terrestrial radiation on a clear night with no or very light
winds. B NE monsoon in winter and SE tradewind in summer
B Warm air being lifted rapidly aloft, in the vicinity of C SW monsoon in summer and NE tradewind in winter
mountainous terrain.
D SW monsoon in winter and NE monsoon in summer
C The movement of colder air under warm air, or the
movement of warm air over cold air.
D Heating of the air by subsidence 547) An aircraft over Western Europe is crossing a jet stream
2500 FT below its core at right angles. While crossing,
the outside temperature is increasing. The prevailing
wind is
536) On an aerodrome, when a warm front is approaching
A from the left.
A QFE increases and QNH decreases.
B tailwind.
B QFE decreases and QNH increases.
C headwind.
C QFE and QNH decrease.
D from the right
D QFE and QNH increase.
C 11250 feet
A conditionally unstable
B conditionally stable
C absolutely stable
D absolutely unstable
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545) The following weather report 540) Which of the following is the definition of relative
EDDM 241322 VRB03KT 1500 HZ OVC004 BECMG 1517 humidity ?
00000KT 0500 FG VV002 TEMPO 2022 0400 FG VV001
is a : A Ratio between water vapour pressure and atmospheric
pressure X 100
A 24 hour TAF.
B Ratio between water vapour (g) and air (kg) X 100
B SPECI.
C Ratio between the actual mixing ratio and the saturation
C METAR. mixing ratio X 100
D 9 hour TAF.
D Ratio between air temperature and dewpoint temperature X
100
544) During a cross-country flight at FL 50, you observe the 539) (For this question use annex 050-4249A)
following sequence of clouds: An aircraft is flying from Point A to Point B on the upper
Nimbostratus, Altostratus, Cirrostratus, Cirrus. level contour chart. The altimeter setting is 1013,2 hPa.
Which of the following are you most likely to encounter ? Which of these statements is correct?
543) The radiation of the sun heats 552) At which altitude, at temperate latitudes, may hail be
expected in connection with a CB?
A the air in the troposphere only directly if no clouds are
present A From the base of the clouds up to FL 200.
B the surface of the earth, which heats the air in the B From the ground up to a maximum of FL 450.
troposphere
C From the ground up to about FL 200.
C the air in the troposphere directly
D From the ground up to about FL 100.
D the water vapour in the air of the troposphere
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